With an $8.2 billion surplus, the legislature can make Texas the premier high-growth, low-tax economy in the United States. It should not fail to take advantage of this opportunity.
Local Government
Higher Taxes on the Horizon: City of Mineral Wells
Many city, county, and school district officials are right now deciding where to set tax rates for the next fiscal year. In some cases, these local decisions will push property taxes higher, creating new challenges for families struggling with affordability. Given the very real prospect of tax hikes on the horizon, now is the time...
August 17, 2026